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Traction Elevator System

Schindler 400A™

Save Space. Save Time. Save Power.

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The streamlined Schindler 400A™

traction elevator system features anadvanced design that delivers excep-tional performance and reliability.Yet it saves in so many ways. Space-saving footprint that takes up muchless of your valuable building space.Time-saving manufacturing andinstallation. Energy-saving operationswith lower power consumption.

• Suitable for up to 20 stops • Up to 21 openings (front/rear)• Travel to 200’• Speeds of 200 and 350 fpm• General purpose capacities of

2100, 2500, 3000, 3500 lb. areavailable in side counterweightconfiguration

• General purpose capacities of2500, 3000, 3500 lb. are availablein rear counterweight configuration

• Hospital service capacity of 4500lb. is available in side counter-weight configuration

• One to four car systems• Energy efficient Permanent

Magnet gearless machine• Variable frequency drives• QKS16 VF door operator• Schindler Miconic® GX controls.

Schindler 400A™ Elevator SystemFor Buildings Up to 20 Floors

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Schindler 400A reduces the needfor a machine room and consumesless vertical and horizontal space inyour building.* Its small, easy-accesscontroller cabinet and lightweight,compact machine permit morerentable building space.

Thanks to low headroom require-ments, Schindler 400A requires littleor no roof penetration.

This can mean flat and usable roofs,and unprecedented design freedom.Add it all up and Schindler 400Areally measures up.

Three Space-Saving Machine Room Options

• Machine Room Less (MRL) — A small closet for the compactcontroller cabinet replaces theconventional machine room.Located at the front of the hoist-way at the top floor, normally the space requires no roof penetration.

• Optional alternate control spacelocations around perimeter ofhoistway at the top landing are available.

• Machine Room Side (MRS) — A mini-machine room locatedalongside the hoistway on thetop floor can be provided tohouse the controller cabinet andprovide access to the governor.

• Optional two level machine roomavailable.

• Machine Room Above (MRA) —A conventional machine roomlocated on the roof directly overthe hoistway is available if preferred. While it houses thecontroller cabinet and providesaccess to the motor and governor,its footprint is no bigger than thehoistway itself.

• Traditional concrete slab oroptional machine beam or rail mounting of equipment isavailable.

Innovative DesignSaves Building Space

*Machine room configurations are availablewhere required by applicable code authority.

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The entire system installs within asimple hoistway, for fast, easy instal-lation and simpler site preparation.

The compact gearless machine hasseveral mounting configurationsrequiring less building interface andless lead time.

Schindler 400AReduces Installation Time

Easy-Install Entrances

Integral hall fixtures are mounted in the jamb to minimize cutting and patching needed in the lobbywalls and to eliminate duct work.Fewer interfaces with other construction trades are required,reducing installation time.

Factory Trained Installation Specialists

The Schindler 400A traction elevator systemis installed by certifiedspecialists who havebeen factory trained touse the latest installationtechniques and tools. Theirinstallation of your Schindler 400Aelevators is your assurance of efficient and expert installation.

Fewer building interfaces. Less leadtime. Efficient installation. Put it alltogether and Schindler 400A installslike clockwork. Side Counterweight


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The Schindler 400A elevator systemuses high-efficiency ACVF equip-ment for clean, quiet and environ-mentally-friendly operation.

Ultra-Smooth, Ultra-CompactPermanent Magnet Machines

Energy-saving advanced PermanentMagnet gearless machines areremarkably compact and light.Other advantages include:

• Up to 30% less energy consumption

• Fewer moving parts forimproved reliability

• Less noise and lower weight• Smaller footprint, with optimal

shaft layout• Superbly smooth ride with less

vibration• Easily serviced from car top.

Variable Frequency, Closed Loop AC Drive

The high-efficiency variable fre-quency AC drive means smootherstarts and stops and lower powerconsumption. It also offers:

• More sophisticated control overdrive performance to adapt totenants’ needs

• Closed-loop electronic monitoring.

Schindler 400A saves power inmore ways than one.

Schindler 400A: Saves Power. More Performance.

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Precision Engineering forPerformance, Reliability

Advanced solid state controls and an innovative underslung cab configuration promote the samereliable performance and smoothride you’ve come to expect in aSchindler traction elevator.

Miconic® GX Controls forEfficient Traffic Management

The proven, and highly efficientSchindler Miconic GX system control offers you a full range offunctions to accommodate a widerange of traffic patterns andrequirements.

• Sophisticated 32-bit processoruses Local Operating Networktechnology as its common communications protocol. LONtechnology is also used to drivethe innovative car and corridorfixtures. Simplified wire runsassure faster error-free installation.

• The built-in Schindler SMLCDdiagnostic function eliminates theneed for special troubleshootingtools.

• Schindler Remote Monitoring™

(SRM) continuously monitorsand records the performance ofyour elevators to help pinpointproblems. If you choose Schindleras your maintenance provider,SRM then is designed to alertSchindler automatically in theevent of malfunctions. Remotediagnostics allow rapid responseto the service call with solution-based corrections.

• Optional Schindler LobbyVision™

integrated control system allowssingle-point supervision of multipleelevator systems within a building.

Designed for Ride Quality

• Elevator cables run diagonallybeneath the cab, neatly balancingthe cab load within the guide rails.

• Unique underslung design reducesvibration and side- to- side motionsometimes felt with other systems.

• Precision T-rails assure quiet andstable ascents and descents.

Smooth, Reliable Door Operation

• The Schindler QKS16 VF dooroperator is a highly efficient system.

• Variable frequency closed-loopfeedback can promote smooth,reliable and safe operation.

• For easier adjustments, the doorcontrol board is accessible frominside the car. There is no needfor the technician to work abovethe car or in the machine room.

• Schindler’s Progard L™ infraredlight curtain detects people orobjects in the doorway withoutphysical contact. It quickly andsafely reopens the door.

• Components are reliability-testedthrough more than two millioncycles.

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Schindler HT Series hall and car fixtures feature contoured, contem-porary styling to suit any buildingdecor. Manufactured to meetSchindler’s high standards for quality, they:

• Meet ADA requirements as wellas applicable local and nationalcodes

• Use high-strength black Lexan®

materials to withstand years ofheavy use

• Illuminate using long-lasting LEDsfor easy visibility and long life

• Use jamb-mounting and plug-and-play wiring for faster installation

• Need no cutouts in lobby walls• Require fewer interfaces with

other construction trades• Optional Premium or Vandal-

Resistant configurations are also available in various metalfinishes.

An Integrated Series ofContemporary, Stylish Fixtures

Schindler HT Series™

Hall Fixtures

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Walls, Ceilings,Finishes

To easily complementvirtually any

building decor, the Schindler 400A

system offers a wide variety of

interior options.

Wall choices includea steel shell whichcan be finished inbaked enamel or

brushed stainlesssteel, as well as a

selection of plasticlaminate panels.

Base, Frieze, andReveal packages are also available.

Optional heavy gaugecab walls and canopy

are available.

A Full Range ofAppearance andDecor Options

125 Cab with SC11 Ceiling

115 Shell Cab with SC02 Ceiling

125 Cab with SC04 Ceiling

126 Glass Back Cab with SC04 Ceiling(available in 8ft cab and

2500-3500 GP only)

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Schindler offers a selection of sixstandard ceilings with a variety offeatures and finishes. Choose fromexposed frame suspended ceilingswith fluorescent or disc lighting,concealed frame suspended ceilingswith downlights or perimeter lightsor a steel canopy ceiling with fluo-rescent lighting. For a completedescription, see Schindler’s Ceilingsbrochure (SAS-2006). Consult yourSchindler representative foroptions, pricing and availability.

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SC09

SC10

SC11

SC04

Handrail Options

Ceiling OptionsDecorative Laminates

Blond Tuscani Nepal Teak Windsor Mahogany Slatewood

Caldera Grey Aegean Mauve Nebula Artesia Erin Glen

Alabaster Indigo

Baked Enamels

Apollo Gray Medium Bronze Dark Bronze Black Satin

Sapphirine Ensign Blue Chocolate Harvest Conch Shell

SaharaBuff Burgundy

Metal Finishes

#4 BrushedStainless Steel

#4 BrushedBronze

#8 MirrorStainless Steel

#8 MirrorBronze

1/2” x 2” Flat

1 1/2” Round

Handrails are available in anodizedaluminum, 1/2” x 2” flat, as well asbrushed stainless steel or bronze,1 1/2” round and 1/2” x 2” flat designs.

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Consult your local Schindler representative for plastic laminate selections.

See Schindler’s Palette Baked Enamel Color Guide (SAS-4001)for a complete selection of baked enamel colors.

Consult your local Schindler representative for options, pricing and availability on metal finishes.


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Schindler Makes SENSE®

The proven design of the Schindler 400A elevator canhelp reduce your overall life cycle costs through:

• Faster installation time• Reduced power consumption• Efficient and reliable solid-state components• Self-diagnostic, on-board sensors• Simplified maintenance.

It makes sense to have the company that designed,manufactured, and installed your elevators provide theongoing maintenance for them. Schindler SENSE —Schindler Elevator Network for Service Excellence —will help you realize maximum benefit from yourSchindler 400A elevator system. Professional, Schindlermaintenance offers:

• 24-hour, toll-free access to the Schindler CustomerService Network (SCSN)

• The expertise of highly-trained service techniciansequipped with FieldLink™ terminals for fast, accurate,field communications and technical data

• Ready availability of over 85,000 different Schindlerreplacement parts

• Schindler Remote Monitoring (SRM) provides rapidresponse and performance tracking, 24/7. SRMfunctions include regular status checks of the systemand remote diagnostics which can dispatch a technician rapidly with solution-based corrections.

My Schindler™ e-tools

Visit www.us.schindler.com for hassle-free e-toolsthat provide unprecedented access to information and resources that enhance your partnership withSchindler throughout the life cycle of your building.

• Architects/specifiers use the exclusive SchindlerDraw™

and SchindlerSpec™ online for customized drawingsand specs, in minutes.

• General contractors track actual production andinstallation milestone dates with Schindler CustomerClock™, and streamline two-way communications.

• Owners/managers view elevator performance dataand service history via Schindler Customer ScoreCard™. All data is secure and updated daily.

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Schindler: A World Leader in Elevator Technology

For generations, Schindler hasbeen providing the finest elevatortechnology to architects andbuilders around the world. Thecompany was founded inSwitzerland in 1874, and hasgrown to become the world’ssecond largest elevator manufac-turer, operating in more than 100countries worldwide.

schindler: people moving people®

U.S. HeadquartersSchindler Elevator Corporation20 Whippany Road, P.O. Box 1935Morristown, New Jersey 07960-1935(973) 397-6500

Canada HeadquartersSchindler Elevator Corporation40 Cowdray CourtScarborough, Ontario M1S 1A1(416) 332-8280

SchindlerThe Elevator and Escalator Company

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